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WE WON!
We came in first! I want to thank everyone for the votes, even though most of you don’t know me, it’s still great to get that upswell of support – very much appreciated, especially the strangers among you who just … Continue reading
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Made it to the top 18 entries…
Well, my Tiger (build log previously entered) has made it past the judges and is now in the top 18 entries for voting – if you do like the thing, I’d appreciate it if you visit their FB image and … Continue reading
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Build Log: Italeri “World of Tanks” Tiger 1 Model – cont’d
Part 6 Not a lot of action today, though it might look like it – I applied the “dots” of the ambush camo pattern today, and that’s likely to be it for the day. I used middlestone and chocolate brown … Continue reading
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Build Log: Italeri “World of Tanks” Tiger 1 Model
I picked up one of these models to participate in the WoT contest coming up, and figured I’d keep a build log as I went along – so if you like building models or just want to see some of … Continue reading
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How to make a UEFI-capable USB Windows 7 Install
Recently I bought a PC without an OS in order to get a copy of Windows 7 on it (because there’s no way in hell I’m going to let Windows 8 into my abode). That PC was hyped to the … Continue reading
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Review of PC Maker Mifcom.de
I recently bought a new PC – what in my view was a super-boss update compared to my four-year-old former boss system. I live in Germany, and my skill with the German language is both minimal and limited to either … Continue reading
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CO2 – A Primer On Its Effects In The Atmosphere
This post is written to describe the basic effects of greenhouse gases, and CO2 in particular, for those who are unfamiliar with how the greenhouse mechanism works. Apologies to any physicists who might be reading this, I’m going for a … Continue reading
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What Are the Qualities of a Good Bug Entry?
Making a bug report can be a surprisingly subtle process – and precision is everyone’s friend when it comes to bugs. In this section, we’ll briefly address the most important aspects of bug reporting. Always remember: the goal of a … Continue reading
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Visiting Prague? Only have a few days?
Here’s the 5-minute guide: Don’t bother renting a car unless you plan to travel out of town – just get a taxi ride in (about $35-$40 fixed rate to most hotels downtown). Parking here is a bastard, and there’s plenty … Continue reading
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Review: “Star Wars: The Old Republic”
Gameplay (entirely subjective – how much fun did I have? Would I play this again?): 5.0 Visuals (graphics quality, atmosphere, realism): 7.0 Audio (includes sountrack, effects, etc.): 7.0 Storyline (writing, pure and simple): 5.0 Delivery (packaging, contents, what you get): 3.0 Technical (Did it install? Did … Continue reading
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